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Sticking out from its trunk was this blue wheelchair, belonging to 12 year old Janea Matute –

Today was Janae's first day of High School at Belmopan Comprehensive.

With the help of her mother and her big sister Amy, her wheelchair was removed from behind the trunk of the car and then 70 pound Janae was hoisted from out of the back seat of the vehicle and into her chair.

-this is just a small part of their daily routine for the next 4 years.

Born with cerebral palsy - which is damage caused to the motor control centers of her brain- due to what the court said was medical malpractice - Janae has been a local hero for many and is highly admired for her zest for life.

But living with a disability is no easy task

She must wake an hour before most students in order not to be late for school.

Georgia Matute - Mother
"It is very challenging, I barely slept last night - I went to bed probably around after 12 because I was preparing myself mentally and praying and asking for God's guidance today. This morning I got up just before 5 and I looked at her and I was calculating that I needed to get her up the latest is 5;30am.